Lieutenant General Manuel Busquier, who has served as Inspector General of the Spanish Army since 2022 in Barcelona, is set to move to the reserve in the coming days. This administrative change occurs after ten years in his general rank, though he retains military jurisdiction until final retirement.
During his four-year term, Busquier focused on infrastructure and garrison logistics. Major projects included consolidating the future Monte la Reina barracks in Toro (Zamora) and the Army logistics base near Córdoba. He noted a significant effort to improve personnel accommodation, demand for which has risen by about 20% over the last fifteen years.
“"The institutional relationship with all authorities is, in general, outstanding. And regarding the citizenry, now that employment offers for troops have come out, we have great acceptance."
Busquier highlighted the strong local ties, pointing to the General Basic Academy of Non-Commissioned Officers in Talarn and Tremp as an example of permanent connection. He also discussed the future of barracks, which will be guided by the new, sustainable model at Monte la Reina, integrating renewable energy and digital transformation.
